Purpose

Now that you know about slugging, you're probably curious as to why I'm blogging about it, and here's why:

Firstly, as a slug, riding with someone new just about every day, you come to see a lot of new things and experience a lot of 'different' people.  I'd like to use this blog to shed some light on the slugging culture, as well as the nuances that are associated with this unique system of informal carpooling.

Secondly, I've been working in a large Transportation Office for the past few months (well, the customer base is large, our office is not so large).  Our office is responsible for coordinating shuttle buses for our customers, as well as keeping our customers informed of the transportation options available to them, i.e. bus, train, Metro, car/vanpool, and of course, slugging.

Since the beginning, I've been the only person who slugs - so that would make me a slug SME (subject matter expert).  My co-workers especially appreciate my slugging knowledge when a customer calls with slugging questions.  Even the people in the Parking Office have tapped into my expertise!

Slugging is it's own adventure, and I love sharing that adventure with others.  Stories of crazy drivers, morning radios blasting, and afternoon lectures from slugging companions - these are the stories I bring to work each day.  One day, after hearing one crazy story after another, my colleague encouraged me to start a blog (a slog) where I could share those stories with the masses.

So, that day an idea was born.  And a few days later, this slog was born.  What's to follow will be my craziest rides as a slug... I'll try my best to paint the most accurate picture of my sometimes out-of-the-ordinary morning and afternoon commutes.  I hope this will inspire more folks to explore the idea of slugging, or at the very least, bring a little joy to your day... and make you really think when you see someone miserably gazing out the back window during rush hour on the HOV lanes...